Job Description

Job Description We are seeking a strategic and dynamic HR Director, Business Partner to join our global technology organization. This role will be based in our San Mateo, CA offices and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving people strategies that align with business objectives across multiple geographies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in organizational development, talent management, and change leadership within fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic HR Director, Business Partner to join our global technology organization. This role will be based in our San Mateo, CA offices and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving people strategies that align with business objectives across multiple geographies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in organizational development, talent management, and change leadership within fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support business growth, transformation, and operational excellence.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design initiatives to ensure optimal talent alignment.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues, performance management, and leadership development.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across global teams.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver integrated HR solutions in areas such as compensation, benefits, learning & development, and talent acquisition.
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support change management initiatives, including M&A integration, restructuring, and cultural transformation.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. An MBA is a +!
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a business partner or HR leadership role within a global technology company.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior executives and cross-functional teams as well as employees and peers at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience managing HR in a matrixed, global environment.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience supporting engineering, product, or technical teams
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD) a plus
• Passion for innovation, agility, and continuous learning.
• Ability to work agilely with orgs that are in a constant state of flux. Thats not my job is not in your vocabulary or belief system.

Work Location and Travel

• Hybrid (3 to 4 days per week) in our San Mateo (mid-peninsula), CA offices
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time for meetings, events, and other related activities.
• Ability to travel Internationally

Benefits

• Culture: Join a team where youre surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, youll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, were dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.
• Professional Development: Great opportunities to hone your HR skills, develop in a leadership role, and advance your career.
• The salary for this position is between $180,000 and $210,000 per year, in compliance with Californias salary transparency requirements. This range reflects the expected compensation based on qualifications, experience, and location.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally as well as its flagship site,

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the worldincluding the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

BOLD Leadership Principles

• Build Championship Teams
• Obsessed with Fans
• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Determined and Relentless Mindset

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